What are your dreams for your career? Do you have aspirations of running the whole show, being the big boss with the corner office (and the paycheck to match)? If you’re ready and willing to do the hard work, you can achieve those lofty executive goals! Just understand from the beginning that it’s a [...]
If you think all bank employees must be tellers counting cash and all hotel employees must stand behind a desk checking in guests, then you may be closing the door on a wide range of amazing job opportunities. By thinking of retail, service, or financial companies with such a narrow mindset, you'd have no idea [...]
Calling 2020 a "rough year" is an understatement. In a period marked by the advent of COVID-19, and underscored by sweeping societal change, many students found their post-graduation plans put on hold or canceled altogether. In fact, the labor participation rate for recent grads fell from 86% in 2019 to 78% in 2020. As we emerge from the [...]
It should come as no surprise, but the field of information technology is the fastest growing industry in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this industry will experience 11% over the next decade, outpacing everything else. The outlook for IT jobs located specifically in Hawaii is in lockstep with the international outlook. [...]
Job searching after a major life change is difficult, but it does demonstrate initiative and drive.
Cover letters can be challenging to write. It can be difficult to write anything when you're starting from scratch, and it's even harder if it's about yourself.
Applying for jobs is a stressful time. But it can also be the most rewarding time.
When you're looking for a job, one of the issues that may come up is the idea of being overqualified for a position. In many cases, this seems like a completely ridiculous concept, after all, what employer doesn't want a very capable employee?
Always bring your "A" game! When people first begin their career search they are proactive and interview differently than someone searching for a position later in life. If you hope to have a career that lasts a lifetime, the best thing you can do for yourself is to understand that in today's competitive job market, [...]
Tired of living life on the mainland? Ready to move to Hawaii for a change of pace? Then your first task is to find a new job. Looking for a job in Hawaii isn't always easy. After all, given the opportunity, most people would jump at the chance to live and work in paradise. What that translates to [...]
